Last updated: 26.03.2024

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The European Environment Agency (EEA), under its contract EEA/ACC/18/001, has continually been at the forefront of formulating and endorsing environmental methodologies pertinent to the transport sector within the European Union. Given that buses play an essential role in public transportation across member states, a coherent and robust methodology for assessing their environmental footprint becomes indispensable.

The EEA's methodology under EEA/ACC/18/001 is focused on providing a granular analysis of bus emissions, covering an array of parameters from engine type, fuel consumption, to road type, and occupancy levels. It is a holistic approach that not only pinpoints the present emission figures but also establishes benchmarks and guidelines for the future, fostering innovations in eco-friendly technologies and encouraging the transition to low-carbon public transport systems.

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Equation

co2_in_g = number_of_passengers * distance_in_km * co2_in_g_per_passenger_km

Factors considered by methodology:

• Distance
• Number of travelers
• Region
• Fuel type

API request

{
  "expand": [
    "items"
  ],
  "items": [
    {
      "type": "bus",
      "methodology": "EEA-ACC-18-001",
      "external_reference": "string",
      "origin": "Berlin, Germany",
      "destination": "Paris, France",
      "number_of_travelers": 2,
      "region": "eu_27",
      "fuel_type": "diesel"
    }
  ]
}

• Default values

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